Crofton is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and is approximately 43 minutes away from Washington DC. The cost of living in Crofton is 18% higher than the Maryland average and 42% higher than the national average. The average rent per month for a one-bedroom apartment is about $1,561. Apartment renters moving to the area with children still in school will be happy to know that the average school test scores in this area are 19% higher than the national average and 94.8% of students have completed high school. A few popular attractions that residents in this area love include: Crofton Park, Terrapin Adventures, Patuxent Ponds Park, Go Kart Raceway, Waugh Chapel Shopping Center,Festival on the Green, Skate Zone Crofton, and Six Flags America. Residents and visitors of Crofton have the opportunity to try these different restaurants that are favorites among locals in the area: Allison's Restaurant, The Big Fish Grille, Saigon Noodle House, Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill, Christopher's, Fat Boy's Crab Shack, Otani Japanese Cuisine, Mi Casita Restaurant, Osaka Grill & Buffet, Namaste Fine Indian Cuisine, Fractured Prune, and Thai at Waugh Chapel. (Renter Statistics Source: www.livability.com and www.areavibes.com)